Pattern Of Alveolar Bone Resorption Flashcards
0
Q
What are the anatomical consequences of tooth loss?
A
Alveolar resorption
Lip support
TMJ degenerate.
1
Q
What are the four consequences of tooth loss?
A
Aesthetics
Function
Psychology
Anatomical
2
Q
Which bone is most dense and which is least?
A
Most: mandible
Middle: anterior maxilla
Least: posterior maxilla
Post maxilla <mandible
3
Q
Which plate, buccal or Palatal is resorbed more in the maxilla?
A
Buccal
4
Q
WHat happens ton the nasal labial angle with tooth loss?
A
Increases
5
Q
What is the pattern of resosotjin of alveolar bone in the mandible and maxillia?
A
Upper buccal <lower posterior buccal mandible
Maxilla - buccal resportion greatest
Anterior mandible buccal resportion greatest
Posterior mandible lingual resorption greatest
6
Q
Which functional aspects are affected?
A
Speeh
Mastication
